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University Professor Salary in Illinois

Illinois Β· Updated 2025 Β· Adjusted for local cost of living

Median Salary
$107,100
Mid-level
Entry Level
$78K
0–2 years
Senior Level
$143K
6–9 years
COL vs National
+5%
Cost of living

University Professor Salary by Experience Level in Illinois

ExperienceP10P25MedianP75P90
Entry Level
0–2 years
$55K$65K$77,700$92K$109K
Mid Level
3–5 years
$76K$90K$107,100$128K$152K
Senior Level
6–9 years
$100K$120K$142,800$170K$202K
Lead / Principal
10–14 years
$128K$153K$183,750$221K$263K
Director / Executive
15+ years
$166K$200K$239,400$289K$347K

All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for Illinois cost of living (Γ—1.05 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.

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How Industry Affects University Professor Pay in Illinois

Technology / Software
$145K
+35%
Finance / Banking
$137K
+28%
Consulting
$131K
+22%
Healthcare
$116K
+8%
Government
$102K
-5%
Education
$94K
-12%
Nonprofit
$89K
-17%

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